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Khandakar Fazle Rabbi
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| খন্দকার ফজলে রাব্বি | |
| Pronunciation | Khondokar Fazle Rabbi |
| Born | 1848 Salar, Murshidabad, Nawab of Murshidabad
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| Died | 1917 |
| Nationality | Mughal Empire British Indian |
| Occupation | Dewan of Nawab of Murshidabad |
| Children | Khandakar Ali Afzal |
| Parent(s) | Khandakar Obaidul Akbar |
| Relatives | Rehman Sobhan |
| Family | Khandakars of Salar |
Khandakar Fazle Rabbi (1848-1917) was an important person in British India. He was a writer, a government worker, and a Muslim leader. He also served as a top official, called a Dewan, for the Nawab of Murshidabad.
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Who Was Khandakar Fazle Rabbi?
Khandakar Fazle Rabbi was born in 1848 in a noble Muslim family. His family, the Khandakars, lived in Salar, Murshidabad. This area was part of the land ruled by the Nawab of Murshidabad.
Family Background
The Khandakar family had a long history. They believed they were related to Abu Bakr, an early Muslim leader. Their ancestors traveled from Arabia to Iran. Later, one ancestor moved to India. His son settled in Allahabad.
The family then moved to Bengal. There, one of their relatives became a chief judge, known as Qazi-ul-Quzzat. Khandakar Fazle Rabbi's father, Khandakar Ubaidul Akbar, was a chief minister for the Nawab of Murshidabad.
Education and Career
Khandakar Fazle Rabbi learned several languages. Like many in his family, he knew Persian and Urdu. These were the official languages of the Mughal court.
He also learned English, which was new for his family. He was the first in his family to get a BA degree in English. This was a big step forward.
Encouraging English Education
Khandakar Fazle Rabbi knew that English education was important. It helped people get jobs in the government under the British Raj. He encouraged his son and nephews to study English too.
Working for the Nawab
In 1869, when he was 21, Khandakar Fazle Rabbi went to England. He helped manage the affairs of the last Nawab Nazim of Murshidabad. He returned in 1874.
He was then put in charge of the Nawab's money. In 1881, he became the Dewan of the Nawab of Murshidabad. This meant he was a very important financial officer. For his excellent service, Queen Victoria gave him the special title of ‘Khan Bahadur’ in 1897.
Public Service in British India
Khandakar Fazle Rabbi was active in public life. In 1900, he joined the executive committee of the Muslim Literary Society of Kolkata. This group worked to promote Muslim literature and culture.
In 1909, he also became a member of the imperial league. This league was set up by the Zamindar of Burdwan. Zamindars were powerful landowners.
Books Written by Fazle Rabbi
Khandakar Fazle Rabbi wrote three important books:
- ‘Kitab e Tasdikun Lehad’: This book tells the history of his own family, the Khandakars of Salar, Murshidabad.
- ‘Hakikate Musalman e Bangalah’: This book explores the origins of Bengali society.
- ‘Tareekh e Hindustan’: This book is a history of the entire Indian subcontinent.
